At a called meeting on June 6, 2022, the Gwinnett County Board of Education (BOE) appointed principals for three schools—Dacula High School; Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology; and Pharr Elementary School. The newly named principals are:
- Jeanne “Jeannie” Hidalgo has been named the principal of Dacula High School. Hidalgo currently serves as associate principal at Dacula High School. She assumes her new position as Dr. Bryan Long transfers to serve as a cluster superintendent in School Improvement and Operations.
- Logan Malm, currently director of Science (K-5) in Curriculum and Instructional Support, has been named the new principal at Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology. She replaces IV Bray, who is retiring.
- Shamarlas Allens, an assistant principal at Peachtree Ridge High School, has been named the principal at Pharr Elementary School. Dr. Allens steps into the leadership position at Pharr, succeeding Joe Sanfilippo.
Jeanne “Jeannie” Hidalgo, Principal, Dacula High School
GCPS Employment:
2014-Present Associate Principal, Dacula High School
2006-2014 Assistant Principal, Dacula High School
Other Employment:
2005-2006 Assistant Principal for Instruction, Rockdale County High School, Rockdale County School District (Ga.)
2002-2005 Assistant Principal, Pembroke Pines High School, Broward County Public Schools (Fla.)
2000-2002 Teacher and Department Chair, Pembroke Pines High School, Broward County Public Schools (Fla.)
1995-2004 Adjunct Professor, Broward College (Fla.)
1992-2000 Teacher, Nova High School, Broward County Public Schools (Fla.)
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in English Education—University of Florida/NSU (Fla.)
Master’s degree in English—Florida Atlantic University (Fla.)
Specialist’s degree in Educational Leadership—Georgia College and State University
Ms. Hidalgo is a graduate of the 2011 Quality-Plus Leader Academy, Aspiring Principal Program.
Logan Malm, Principal,
Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology
GCPS Employment:
2019-Present Director of Science (K-5), Curriculum and Instructional Support
2018-2019 Assistant Principal, Paul Duke STEM High School
2016-2018 Assistant Principal, Norcross High School
2014-2016 Local School Technology Coordinator, Norcross High School
2009-2014 Teacher and Department Chair, Norcross High School
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences—Clemson University (S.C.)
Master’s degree in Science Education—University of Georgia
Specialist’s degree in Educational Leadership—University of West Georgia
Ms. Malm is a graduate of the 2016 Quality-Plus Leader Academy, Aspiring Leader Program, and a graduate of the 2022 Quality-Plus Leader Academy, Aspiring Principal Program.
Dr. Shamarlas Allens, Principal, Pharr Elementary School
GCPS Employment:
2021-Present Special Education Assistant Principal, Peachtree Ridge High School
Other Employment
2016-2021 Comprehensive Special Education Program Coordinator, Prince George’s County Public Schools (Md.)
2013-2016 Special Projects Administrator, Lorton Station Elementary, Fairfax County Public Schools (Va.)
2011-2013 Principal, Armstrong Elementary School, Fairfax County Public Schools (Va.)
2007-2010 Assistant Principal, Groveton Elementary School, Fairfax County Public Schools (Va.)
2005-2007 Assistant Principal, Mark Twain Middle School, Fairfax County Public Schools (Va.)
2004-2005 Aspiring Leaders Cohort, LEAD Fairfax Internship, Providence Elementary School, Fairfax County Public Schools (Va.)
2002-2004 Local Screening Chair, Armstrong Elementary School, Fairfax County Public Schools (Va.)
2001-2002 Resource Teacher, Sherwood Elementary School, Montgomery County Public Schools (Md.)
1999-2001 Lead Special Education Teacher, Armstrong Elementary School, Fairfax County Public Schools (Va.)
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education—Howard University (D.C.)
Master’s degree in Special Education—Howard University (D.C.)
Specialist’s degree in Administration and Supervision—The George Washington University (D.C.)
Doctoral degree in Education (Special Education Law in Supervision and Administration)—Howard University (D.C.)
Dr. Allens is a graduate of the 2022 Quality-Plus Leader Academy, Aspiring Leader Program.